Strategic Corporate Accountant | SAP & Forecasting

Lakeside Foods, Inc; Manitowoc (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeside Foods in Manitowoc, WI is seeking an experienced Accountant to join our finance team. You will prepare financial statements, close monthly and year-end, perform reconciliations, and support budgeting and forecasting activities to help grow our family-owned company.

The role requires 3+ years of accounting experience, a Bachelor’s in Accounting, and strong Excel and GAAP knowledge. SAP experience is preferred in our ERP environment, and you will collaborate with internal partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 3+ years accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with financial statement preparation, month-end close, and account reconciliations.
• Understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• ERP experience required; SAP experience preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Perform month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Analyze financial performance and prepare variance reporting.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial projection processes.
• Prepare and analyze cash flow forecasts and related reporting.
• Assist with audit preparation and annual financial statement reviews.
• Support lease accounting and compliance reporting.
• Prepare property tax filings, business licenses, and governmental reports.
• Support tax compliance activities, including tax schedules and related reporting.
• Collaborate with internal departments, auditors, financial institutions, and external business partners.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting efficiency.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Time management

GAAP understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

Job description

Lakeside Foods in Manitowoc, WI is seeking an experienced Accountant to join our finance team. You will prepare financial statements, close monthly and year-end, perform reconciliations, and support budgeting and forecasting activities to help grow our family-owned company.

The role requires 3+ years of accounting experience, a Bachelor’s in Accounting, and strong Excel and GAAP knowledge. SAP experience is preferred in our ERP environment, and you will collaborate with internal partners.